more discounter news & analysis – Page 2
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NewsPrime sales in freefall with bottles reduced in Tesco to just 31p
Sales are down more than 50% in the first quarter of 2024
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NewsBags of potatoes hit by shrinkflation as bad weather impacts supply
Potatoes have been hit by shrinkflation following a weather-driven tightening of supply
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NewsIceland’s Richard Walker to run London Marathon in latest Alzheimer’s fundraiser
Walker is running in memory of his late mother Lady Rhianydd Walker, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2011
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NewsIceland launches new household own-label range
The launch confirms a story first reported by The Grocer last year based on trademark applications made by the supermarket
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NewsSainsbury’s mimics Tesco for third time with new everyday low prices campaign
‘Low Everyday Prices’ will replace Sainsbury’s long-running Price Lock campaign
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NewsCity snapshot: Supermarket basket size grows as inflation slows
Shoppers have been encouraged to put more in their baskets as inflation eased back to more manageable levels, according to the latest market data released this morning. Plus, full-year results from Hilton Food Group with a turnaround in seafood helping boost profits
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NewsAldi pledges to ‘cut more prices than ever before’
The renewed price pledge comes a week after Kantar data revealed Aldi sales were growing more slowly than the total market
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NewsThatchers to rebrand Cloudy Lemon Cider after Aldi High Court defeat
Thatchers insisted the rebrand was unconnected to its recent High Court defeat
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Analysis and FeaturesThe best foodie pranks brands pulled this April Fool’s Day
Grocery brands have taken it upon themselves to develop more elaborate pranks than ever in a bid to boost their presence online and get people talking
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Analysis and FeaturesEaster and mums dominate new displays in stores for March 2024
Mother’s Day and Easter proved the highlights for retailers this month, with colourful displays taking centre stage
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NewsTesco joins others in cutting Easter vegetable prices to 15p
Tesco has cut the price of its all rounder potatoes, carrots, swede, brown onions and white cabbage to 15p per item when purchased with a Clubcard
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NewsAldi to open 35 new UK stores this year
The discounter is set to invest £550m in expanding its UK footprint this year, while creating about 40 jobs per new store
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NewsLidl cuts chicken stocking densities in animal welfare boost
The retailer has followed Co-op, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s in committing to more space for chickens in its fresh supply chain
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Range PreviewKey innovation trends from retailers’ Easter 2024 range previews
The retailers always manage to put a new spin on Easter treats from chocolate eggs to hot cross buns – and 2024 is no exception
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NewsAldi’s Next Big Thing TV show returning to Channel 4
‘Aldi’s Next Big Thing’ will once again be hosted by Anita Rani and former greengrocer Chris Bavin, while Aldi UK buying MD Julie Ashfield will choose winners
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Analysis and FeaturesSainsbury’s workers’ day from hell: this week in grocery on TikTok
TikTok’s latest grocery trends see Tesco Clubcard hacks, IT crises, and cultural inclusivity, while a viral dumpster dive sparks conversation on food waste
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Comment and OpinionWhy Tesco should stick with yellow for Clubcard Prices
Yellow has been used to signify discounts and deals across the retail landscape for decades, says Will Rees-Hooper, strategy director, Design Bridge and Partners
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Range PreviewChocolate dogs and fruity eggs in Aldi’s Easter range 2024
Forget Colin vs Cuthbert, next up in the ring are Charlie the Labrador and Honey the Golden Retriever vs M&S’s Dougal the Puppy
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NewsAldi publishes ‘wish list’ of London locations for new stores
The discounter has said it wants to open 100 more stores within the M25 – adding to the more than 50 it has now – in a £500m investment
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NewsLidl decides not to wait for investors to fund new stores
The discounter has appointed contractors to build a number of new stores